Tag: biomedical textiles

Textile sensor can detect pressure points on the socket of a prosthetic limb.

Feb 1, 2021

Textile Sensor Patch, Made With Conductive Yarns, Could Detect Pressure Points for Amputees

NC State researchers sewed a soft, flexible sensor system to help map pressure points on an amputee's prosthesis.

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Sep 29, 2020

Prototype Graft, Designed to Replace Damaged Heart Vessels, Shows Promise in Cell Study

NC State researchers reported promising preclinical findings for a prototype of a vascular graft.